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Blogging can be truly amazing! You can actually quit your job to blog full time. I had no idea that this was even a possibility when I decided to start a blog, let alone the thought that my husband would quit his job to blog with me! Seriously? Working from home with four kids and actually having the time to spend with them? Yep- it was as surprising to me then as it still is today. Just this week I said to my mom "I still can't believe ...
Why am I not getting sponsored posts? - This is one question that I get asked a lot. While sometimes it seems to be just luck, there are definitely several things you can do to increase your chances of getting selected for an opportunity from a company like business2blogger, Izea , linqia, sverve or others. (Some of these are referral links) Post Frequently - If you are not posting at least every week, you will have a hard time finding ...
Monetization always seems to be a hot topic with blogging these days. Today, I’d like to talk to you about physical products. For good reasons, many consider it one of the more difficult ways to monetize your blog, but for some sites I think they are a natural fit. I’d like to walk you through some questions and considerations to help you decide if physical products are right for you, either right now or in your blogging future. I have used ...
There are a lot of "rules" that go along with sponsored posts… Lets start with the Disclosure: 1- What is a disclosure and why do you need them? The purpose of a disclosure is to help readers determine if the blogger is endorsing a brand or not. Don't worry… You can get creative- it doesn't have to be the same boring disclosure. a- Your disclosure has to be stated BEFORE any links - linking to the brand. b- Your links need to be ...
Are you wondering about the purpose and usefulness of sponsored posts for bloggers? This week we will be diving into a new series on sponsored posts. Last week we covered affiliate marketing for bloggers, so we thought it was a good time to follow up with another popular way of monetization for bloggers. Sponsored posts. A few of the things we will explore this week: Are sponsored posts the right choice for you How do you find ...
Today I want to talk to you about how to make money with shareasale and other affiliate companies. Sometimes Amazon just isn't available to you, or you want to make a higher percentage per sale- that is where these come into play! I (Becky) live in North Carolina and for the longest time, we were not allowed to be a part of the Amazon Associates program, so I had to find other means of affiliates sales. I went with ShareaSale, Commission ...
Today I want to talk to you about how to make money with affiliate book sales (without doing a review). Before I begin, let me tell you my little secret… I (Becky) really dislike doing reviews. I guess it is because so many reviews are sponsored, so I have a hard time not feeling like I am trying to sell something to my readers. If I have one that is really what I believe in, it would be easy to promote it, but it might be hard to get readers ...
Affiliate links are an often overlooked and under appreciated method of earning money for bloggers. This week we are diving into a huge series that will teach you everything you need to know about affiliate marketing. Let’s start with Why you need affiliate links as a blogger While ads and sponsored posts are two of the most popular ways for bloggers to earn an income, these both have some major flaws. They can seem spammy, and ...
One question we get asked a lot is - "How can UK bloggers make money?" While Becky and I have posted about how we make money on blogs here in the USA, many of the sites we work with don't have UK campaigns. Since Becky and I don't have experience working in the UK, we interviewed Maggy this week, to answer some of your money-making in the UK questions! What brands/sponsored post companies work with bloggers in the UK? Oh this is a tricky one ...
Have you joined izea.com yet? This post contains affiliate/referral codes If you are already there you may be a bit baffled by how it works. I know a lot of bloggers (myself included) have been confused by the new layout when they joined Izea. I have figured it out though and izea is definitely one of my favorite networks, if not my absolute favorite! I'm here to share with you a few tips on how it works so you can make the most of your izea ...
